Local News
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Two suspects arrested after business robbery using a toy gun
Two male suspects, aged between 25 and 45, robbed a Qumbu clothing shop of fourteen mobile phones worth R34,000 before being arrested in Mthatha yesterday.
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Father charged with murder after son (14) dies following assault over stolen bank card
A 62-year-old Ngqeleni man faces murder charges after his teenage son died following an alleged assault over a stolen bank card.
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WATCH: Two suspects arrested over East London assault video
Two suspects were arrested over a viral East London assault video, facing assault charges while Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality strongly condemns the violent attack completely.
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Onezwa Mbola shares festive, farm-to-table joy with Eastern Cape food garden
A crackling fire, armfuls of freshly harvested vegetables and the company of local farmers set the scene for popular South African content creator and chef Onezwa Mbola’s latest culinary journey…
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Bhisho Hospital evacuates patients following storm damage
Severe storm damage has forced health officials to evacuate patients from Bhisho Hospital in the Eastern Cape.
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Police arrest 30 drunk drivers in festive season crackdown
More than 30 motorists have been arrested, in two days, for driving under the influence of alcohol as part of a SAPS festive season safety campaign.
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Mqanduli men build bridge using own funds
MQANDULI – Men from Emaqwambini locality in Mqanduli played a major role by fixing their bridge using their own money. One of the community members, Bonga Valiphathwa (68), said they…
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21 arrested in connection with alleged illegal circumcision
Two weeks into the start of the 2026 summer customary male initiation season in the Eastern Cape, 21 people have been arrested for alleged illegal circumcision, while five initiate deaths…
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Hawks bust corrupt vehicle licensing ring allowing dangerous cars on Eastern Cape roads
Hawks arrested three officials for corrupting South Africa’s vehicle registration system, allowing dangerous unroadworthy vehicles to circulate illegally on public roads after accepting bribes today.
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Three men sentenced to life for 2010 gang rape
EAST LONDON – Three men have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the East London Regional Court for their roles in a horrific gang rape that took place on a…
